Although this bowl is transmitted to Japan from China as an instrument for the tea from the Heian Period to the Nara Period, Japan has its own traditional way of using it. In modern history, the generic name of this ceramic has become known to many as Chawan. There are various ways on how to use the bowl such as drinking tea, eating rice or noodles with it. Here, we will introduce the Chawan Culture and the different ways to use it.[Continue Reading…]